This
week's top pick:8th Annual Fiesta de Baile, Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the
Nahant Country Club. Annually one of Boston's most charming Salsa parties,
benefitting the North Shore Civic Ballet, and featuring DJ Antonio Ortiz.
Get your tickets now, available online. More details in the mailbag,
or:http://salsaboston.com/marblehead/fiesta.html

See
you tonight (Wednesday) at AN TUA NUA!Join us each and every week for
classes and great dancing. Check out the unique new class
entitled:

>> "How'd They Do That?!" <<

"Did you
ever try to learn some steps in a Salsa class but felt like you couldn't quite
make them work on the dance floor? Did you ever see a Rueda move that you
couldn't get? Did you ever watch some amazing cool move that you just
couldn't figure out? Whether you are just getting started with Salsa or
you are already an experienced dancer, you can get the answers in this new
drop-in class at An Tua Nua every Wednesday.

"Join Anara and other local
instructors each week at 7:00 pm to get all your Salsa or Rueda questions
answered! Students will work interactively in small groups, based on their
level, questions, and goals."

The new hotspot! Cabana Mondays at
Felt! Salseros, come check it out. It's a classy, fabulous place, no
cover, charming staff (big shoutout to Farah and Vanessa of Felt!), and of
course Boston's finest Salsa as always from D.Martinez and Hernan. Salsa
for Gringos lesson at 7pm for the newbies--send your non-dancing friends over in
advance. Come help make this party happen! Lots of special nights
coming up over there as well.http://salsaboston.com/felt

**
Have you checked out Masa? If you're up for a casual night and some dining
and an upscale bar, this place is cool on Thursdays. Casual lesson around
10pm, a mix of music, no cover. 439 Tremont St, South End,
Boston

******************SALSABOSTON
EVENTS******************

*******************************************Salsa
Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBostonevery
Wednesday*******************************************

Boston's
original "All Salsa by Salseros for Salseros" party, over 5 years
running!

An Tua Nua is a great
contemporary Irish bar & grill on Beacon Street just outside of Kenmore
Square (only about 3 blocks from Sophia's). In the back they have a dance
club about the same size as the upstairs at Sophia's, with a sizable dance floor
that holds about 150 people, a bar, and plenty of lounge seating.

Close
to the green line (St. Mary's on the C train, Fenway on the D, Kenmore on the
B), plenty of street and lot parking.

Irish/America/Bar food available
until 10pm. I have eaten there regularly, it is very tasty and modestly
priced.

Note: they have Karaoke with my man Kev-Mac Daddy in the front
portion of the bar when you walk in, but don't let that scare you... Salsa is in
the back room! Full Bar. Please check your coat.

**************************** This
Week's Mailbag**************************** (SalsaBoston is
not affiliated with nor endorses these listings except
where noted. This information is just passed along as we receive it.
If you have a good or bad experience, please let others
know on the SalsaBoston message board.)

1)
Havana Club Update2) Spring Salsa classes with Johnny and Kelly3) March
Salsa Workshop with Johnny and Kelly4) Mini-Congress at the Hyatt5)
Fiesta de Baile, March 246) "How'd they do that?!" Dance Class at An Tua
Nua7) El Bembé Colombiano at JHCC March 308) Semi-private lessons with
Anara Frank9) Latino Expo in Hartford, March 31/April 110) Mondays at
Choices

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Dear
Friends,

Havana Saturdays at the Havana Club Ballroom in Central Square
is a hit.And, of course, Friday Night Salsa rocks on!Photos and Videos
from last week's parties can be seen online athttp://HavanaClubSalsa.com

Friday Night Salsa is Boston's salsa hot spot! Friday
Night Salsa brings together 300-400 cool, classy people of all skills levels.
Beginners are very welcome and the party is a safe environment where everyone
dances with - and respects - everyone else.

The Havana Club Ballroom is a
stunning space with a spacious 5400 sq. ft. smooth wood dance floor, raised
performance stage, club lighting, excellent sound system, and full cash bar.
There is a Parking Garage next door ($1/hr), and the party is one block from
Public Transport on Mass Ave.

The perfect follow-up to
Friday Night Salsa,Havana Saturdays features the beautiful Havana
Clubballroom, 250+ cool people and live music everyweek! Beginners
are very welcome and the partyis a safe environment where everyone dances
with -and respects - everyone
else.

*******************************************************************2)SPRING
INTO SALSA!

Spring is in the air…embrace the warmer weather with the
energetic spirit of Latin music and dance. Johnny and Kelly’s spring
session starts next week.

Salsa Body Mechanics and Styling for
Ladies—the new weekly class will be continuing until the end of April.
Learn to dance fluidly and gracefully, moving your shoulders, ribcage, arms, and
hips harmoniously. Incorporate these basic movements into your styling and
build on them.

And, Johnny & Kelly’s monthly salsa workshops are
continuing! Specialty workshops are a great way to refine your dancing by
concentrating on different aspects of the dance and music. Each month, we
teach a 1 1/2-hour workshop on a specific topic. The March Workshop will
be on Bachata (for a change of rhythm!).

JOIN JOHNNY and KELLY FOR
SOME “ON 1”
FUN!

Beginner:
Tuesdays at 7:00pm – 8:30pm, starting March
20th
Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in the Old Cambridge Baptist
Church
400 Harvard St. in Cambridge, Studio
3
(Church faces Mass. Ave., near the intersection with Harvard
St.)
(Studio entrance on the side facing the Inn at
Harvard.)
Near the Harvard Square T stop on the Red
Line
Street parking or parking lot ($3) available from Kelly or the Front
Desk.

Intermediate: Tuesdays
at 8:45pm – 10:15pm, starting March
20th
Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in the Old Cambridge Baptist
Church
(See above for
details.)

Ladies’:
Mondays at 7:00pm- 8:00pm,
continuing
Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in the Old Cambridge Baptist
Church
(See above for details.)

Weekly studio classes are $15 each or five
classes for $60. All 5 classes of a package must be taken within the
Spring Session, which lasts 10 weeks. Ladies’ class packages are separate
from co-ed class packages.

[Editor's
note: New York promoters April Genovese and the late David Melendez had planned
a congress on these dates at the Hyatt, but due to his recent passing it was
cancelled. Edwin Pabon, host of the last few events at the Hyatt evidently
picked up the open dates and is organizing this at the last minute. It is
not SalsaBoston's "Annual Boston Salsa Congress" which is usually in the
fall.]

*******************************************************************5)Dear
Friends of the Dance,As the autumn season wanes and winter approaches, we at
the North Shore Civic Ballet would like you to remember that spring is on the
horizon. Our biggest and most successful fundraising event, the 8th Annual
Fiesta de Baile and Silent Auction, has been scheduled for March 24, 2007 at the
Nahant Country Club with its fantastic dance floor. Beginning at 9:00pm with a
complimentary salsa lesson from professional dancers, the evening is sure to be
a lively tribute to the Latin art form. DJ Antonio Ortiz will once again provide
us with the authentic sound until 1:00pm. Hors d’oeuvres are included with
admission and a cash bar is available throughout the evening.The silent
auction, an important part of the event, promises a wonderful array of eclectic
items and services, catering to all ages, dancers or spectators. The many
wonderful gift donations provide us with the opportunity to raise funds for the
NSCB, and in these lean times, they are very necessary for the continued
operations of the school. As a previous contributor to our organization, we urge
you to save the date in your 2007 calendar, put on your dancing shoes, and open
your pocketbook to us.

The enclosed forms have donation level
descriptions for table reservations and we hope you are feeling expansive. You
may order tickets early at a discounted rate of $30.00 each, as we will charge
$35.00 on the night of the Event. We encourage you to plan early to reserve
tables since seating is limited at the country club. Donations to the NSCB of
any amount are always welcome at any time.

Thank you in advance for your
support of the arts and of the dance experience. In this stressful world, we are
reminded of how grateful we are to live in a place that allows us to move and
dance freely. Happy Holidays to you and to all the special people in your
life.Yours truly,Paula K.
Shiff

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SalsaBoston
Presents...

an ALL NEW kind of Salsa
Class...

****************************** "How'd they do
that?!"****************************** Wednesdays at AN
TUA NUA

Did you ever try to learn some steps in a Salsa class but felt
like you couldn't quite make them work on the dance floor? Did you ever
see a Rueda move that you couldn't get? Did you ever watch some amazing
cool move that you just couldn't figure out? Whether you are just getting
started with Salsa or you are already an experienced dancer, you can get the
answers in this new drop-in class at An Tua Nua every Wednesday.

Join
Anara and other local instructors each week at 7:00 pm to get all your Salsa or
Rueda questions answered! Students will work interactively in small
groups, based on their level, questions, and goals.

Cost: $14 for
the single class or $20 to stay for the entire night-- for 3 hours of
lessons plus dancing, it's the best Salsa deal in town! (Or pay by month and get
20% off)

El BembéBoston's best Latin music
and dance party is proud to present: El Bembé
Colombiano Friday,
March 30, 2007

El Bembé now offers a more diverse, cultural
experience! No longer exclusively Salsa and Merengue, El Bembé is
dedicated to providing a wider scope of cultural music and dance of Latin
America, exposing dancers, artists, and music lovers to a larger range of styles
and rhythms.

Join us for El Bembé Colombiano which will offer a unique
opportunity for dancers to learn new steps and to enjoy new musical styles
including Cumbia, Vallenato, and more! Taking the night further, the DJ
will spin Colombian dance music as well as Salsa and Merengue favorites.
El Bembé Colombiano will also feature a live band performing a variety of
Colombian musical styles adding to this unique cultural
experience. 9:00 p.m. Complimentary Dance Lesson10:00 p.m. - 1:30
a.m. Dance Party and Live Performance

EL BEMBÉ, a fixture in Boston's
Salsa movement since 1999, caters to a diverse audience ranging from Latin music
and dance enthusiasts to beginner, advanced, and professional Latin dancers.
Perhaps the most unique characteristic of EL BEMBÉ is that all proceeds from the
event are re-invested into the CLA's arts programs; therefore, patrons not only
enjoy a unique celebration, but they also contribute to the cultural life of the
city of Boston.

Admission and PARKING INFORMATION:Admission: $15 (21
years and over only)El Bembé is held in Boston's South End at the Jorge
Hernandez Cultural CenterCenter for Latino Arts / La Casa de la
Cultura85 West Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118For further information,
visit our website www.claboston.org or call 617.927.1707

Shuttle service
for parking
available!!!$5.00/round-trip

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Do
you ever feel stuck or like you've hit a plateau in your learning?

Have
you been looking for a new way to improve your salsa dancing?

Consider
joining a "semi-private" group: these groups have the feel of personalized
instruction, but at a fraction of the cost. In addition, you become part
of a terrific group of dancers who love practicing together as well as going out
to clubs. Groups last for 4 weeks, and March 18th or 19th is your next
chance to join! There are a few spots still available for both leaders and
followers.

If you are ready to take your salsa dancing to a new level,
please feel free to contact me today! Anara: (617) 905-3276 or at
anara@metamovements.com

Anara Frank Hernandez(617) 905-3276(617)
983-1418

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Saturday,
March 31st & Sunday, April 1st from 12-5pmLatino Expo at the CT
Convention Center, Hartford, CT"Two days of Latin music, dance, and fun for
every family"Free Admissionhttp://www.latinoexpoinfo.comFor
more information, please call 860-563-5028

Hartford CT.... There will be an explosion of Latino culture
at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford CT.; on March 18 and 19, noon
to 5 p.m. as the Sixth Annual Latino Expo opens up. This fabulous cultural and
business exposition offers free educational seminars, entertainment for the
whole family, health fair, and college recruitment. Entertainment includes local
dance groups and music groups from Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Puerto Rico, and The
Dominican Republic. Performers in the Latino Expo Entertainment Hall will
include mambo, salsa, dances from the Aztec, music from the Peru, hip-hop,
reggaeton, and much more. Also there will be Shaw’s grocery store with an
impressive 30 by 70 display of foods, pharmacy, flowers, face painting, snacks
and employment opportunities. A huge wellcare display with health screenings for
blood pressure, diabetes and asthma. The Lions Club will once again be doing
health screenings for eyecare. Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez will shake up
the way you think about Latin food. Daisy Martinez, host of the popular public
television show airing on CPTV and CPTV2, will visit Hartford to give cooking
demonstrations at the Latino Expo on Sunday, March 19 at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m.
Copies of her cookbook, Daisy Cooks!: Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World,
will be available, and Martinez will sign autographs. The City of Hartford will
have representatives of many of its departments including the Hartford Public
Library, Police, Fire Departments and Education. There will be foods from many
of the area’s finest restaurant’s featuring food from Mexico, Puerto Rico,
Ecuadorian Brazil, Peruvian Columbia and more. The Latino Expo is a free
festival of Hispanic culture, business and entertainment with a special emphasis
on jobs, education, health care and business. There is truly something for the
whole family. Bring everyone and enjoy the entertainment. In addition, colleges
will be recruiting students and businesses will be looking for new employees.
This event is not-to-be-missed and there is something for every member of the
family. For more information and a listing of events, visit
www.latinoexpoinfo.com

Hey thank you to the brave crew
that came out last Monday to do a little shaking. I had fun watching you
guys.....The Lessons next week are at 8:30-9:30pm. For all you students out
there and to the dance companies your entrace fee is reduced to $3.00. Just
present you student ID or let me know which dance company your with
:-)

GRACIAS AND UN BESO GRANDE TO ALL OF YOU.SEE YOU NEXT WEEK
;-)

DJ Darvin Baron will be spinning Dominican style from his classic
collection Mondays at Club Choices and Stewart will be teaching the Salsa
Lessons at 9 p.m. at.....Entrance is $5.00 and $8.00 with the salsa
lesson.